Written and designed by Roy Shepherd. Special
thanks to my wonderful wife
Lucinda Shepherd, friend Robert Randell and various experts for their
support.

Resources

Fossil hunting guide

What is a fossil?

Fossil hunting
equipment

What is a fossil
fuel?

Conserving
evidence

Geologic
timescale

Coastline guide

Geology map of
Europe

What is a SSSI?

How did Britain
form?

Air-abrasive

What is an ammonite?

What is an
echinoid?

What is chalk?

What is flint?

What is pyrite?

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wallpapers

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Join us on a fossil hunt

Left: A birthday party with
a twist - fossil hunting at
Peacehaven.
Right: A family hold their prized ammonite at Beachy Head.

Discovering Fossils guided fossil hunts reveal evidence of life that existed
millions of years ago. Whether it's your first time fossil hunting or you're
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Safety notice: Fossil hunting can at times pose a risk to personal safety, in particular within environments close to the coast, cliffs
or in quarries and when using the tools and equipment illustrated. Discovering Fossils provides a free resource to inform you about
this fascinating subject and does not accept any liability for decisions made using this information. We recommend all individuals
abide by the fossil hunting guidelines available by clicking on the icon at the top of the page.